Forest acreage may be preserved

If the long-term goals for the South River Greenway come to fruition, the largest remaining contiguous forest in Anne Arundel could be protected in perpetuity and enjoyed by residents for years to come.

The movement to preserve a patchwork of connected properties in the South River watershed, to improve river conditions downstream and to create a regional park in the center of the county, has been quietly building over a couple of years.

Last week's conference - "South River Greenway: Land, Water, People" - brought more than 75 people from various organizations together to get the ball rolling.

"Four...